Roman Blood (Roma Sub Rosa)

Roman Blood (Roma Sub Rosa)

by StevenSaylor (Author)

Synopsis

Steven Saylor's historical mysteries set in ancient Rome and featuring investigator Gordianus the Finder enjoy a widespread following in America. Over the next two years, Robinson will publish the whole series - five novels to date - in the UK. We begin on 25 September with three titles: Roman Blood and Arms of Nemesis in paperback and the most recent title, A Murder on the Appian Way, in hardback. Vivid historical fact, a completely believable world and keen plotting are the hallmarks of Saylor's novels. In Roman Blood Gordianus the Finder - the large, eccentric, philosophical investigator whose famed skills and integrity have made him much sought after in Rome - is hired by the young Cicero to acquit or convict a man accused of murdering his own father, an ugly, delicate case that soon produces dangerous fireworks.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Robinson Publishing
Published: 16 Jun 2005

ISBN 10: 1845292480
ISBN 13: 9781845292485
Book Overview: Steven Saylor's historical mysteries set in ancient Rome and featuring investigator Gordianus the Finder enjoy a widespread following in America. Over the next two years, Robinson will publish the whole series - five novels to date - in the UK.

Media Reviews
Saylor's scholarship is breathtaking, his writing enthrals. Ruth Rendell Engrossing... Simmering with eroticism... An absorbing brew of Rome's decay. Publishers Weekly on The Venus Throw How wonderful, to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting, to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of a novel. Sunday Times
Author Bio
Steven Saylor's fascination with Ancient Rome began in childhood. A history graduate and former newspaper and magazine editor, he has now completed numerous novels featuring Gordianus the Finder. He lives in Berkeley, California.